Definitions for qualificationˌkwɒl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən

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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

qualification, making(noun)

an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

"her qualifications for the job are excellent"; "one of the qualifications for admission is an academic degree"; "she has the makings of fine musician"

qualification(noun)

the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea

"his new position involves a qualification of his party's platform"

reservation, qualification(noun)

a statement that limits or restricts some claim

"he recommended her without any reservations"

WiktionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

qualification(Noun)

The act or process of qualifying.

Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult.

qualification(Noun)

An ability or attribute aiding one's chances of qualifying.

What are your qualifications for this job?

qualification(Noun)

An added condition.

I accept your offer, but with the following qualification.

qualification(Noun)

The process by which racers race against the clock to determine whether they will qualify for a race, and if so in what qualifying position.

The racer with the best time in qualification wins the pole position.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

Qualification(noun)

the act of qualifying, or the condition of being qualified

Qualification(noun)

that which qualifies; any natural endowment, or any acquirement, which fits a person for a place, office, or employment, or which enables him to sustian any character with success; an enabling quality or circumstance; requisite capacity or possession

Qualification(noun)

the act of limiting, or the state of being limited; that which qualifies by limiting; modification; restriction; hence, abatement; diminution; as, to use words without any qualification

Origin: [Cf. F. qualification. See Qualify.]

British National Corpus

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